78º

Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire score goals, Orlando City beats Charlotte

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 18: Djibril Diani #28 of Charlotte FC possesses the ball during the game between Orlando City SC and Charlotte FC at Inter&Co Stadium on September 18, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Dustin Markland/Getty Images) (Dustin Markland, 2024 Dustin Markland/Getty Images)

ORLANDO, Fla. – Facundo Torres scored a goal in the 52nd minute, Duncan McGuire added a late goal and Pedro Gallese had two saves to help Orlando City beat Charlotte FC 2-0 Wednesday night.

Orlando City (12-10-7) has won three games in a row — all shutouts — after beating both Nashville SC and the New England Revolution 3-0 at home.

Recommended Videos



Martin Ojeda chipped a one-touch cross to the back post and Torres calmly tapped a volley into the net that gave Orlando City a 1-0 lead early in the second half.

McGuire chipped a shot over goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina to make it 2-0 in the 89th minute.

Charlotte (10-11-8) has lost three consecutive games and is winless in six straight.

Orlando City had 58% possession and outshot Charlotte 12-4.

___

AP MLS: https://apnews.com/hub/major-league-soccer


Recommended Videos